sourdough lemon pound cake

Name: Sourdough Lemon Pound Cake
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1/4 cup(s) brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup(s) plain yogurt; 1/2 cup(s) maple syrup; 1/2 cup(s) bubbly sourdough starter; 3 lemons, zested; 2/3 cup(s) lemon juice; 1 cup(s) powdered sugar; enough lemon juice to make a thick glaze

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Mar 10, 2026

You can use your sourdough starter or discard for this recipe that boasts a bright, fresh pop of lemon flavor.

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prep time 1 Hr 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup bubbly sourdough starter
3 lemons, zested
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup powdered sugar
enough lemon juice to make a thick glaze

How To Make sourdough lemon pound cake

Step 1

Feed your sourdough starter and set it in a warm area for 1 hour until nice and bubbly. Grease a loaf bread pan and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3

Mix the butter and sugar until fluffy.
Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time and mix.
Step 5

Add the maple syrup, yogurt, sourdough starter, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Step 6

Fold in the dry ingredients.
Step 7

Place in the baking pan and bake for 1 hour. Then cool the cake.
Step 8

Mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze.
Step 9

Once the cake is cooled, top with the lemon glaze.
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